US Bridges

FAS Rt 10 over Branch

Fair

Perry County, Alabama · 5M S E Hale CO Line · Structure no. 004607

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS Rt 10 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FAS Rt 10 over Branch in Perry County, Alabama. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS Rt 10
CrossesBranch
Location5M S E Hale CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyPerry County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.775, -87.39167
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (1993)
Projected traffic550 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$332,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS Rt 10 over Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS Rt 10 over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS Rt 10 over Branch carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS Rt 10 over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS Rt 10 over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.